The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/riyadh/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Riyadh | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/riyadh/ 32 32 US shuts its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait after being hit by Iranian strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-shuts-its-embassies-in-saudi-arabia-kuwait-after-being-hit-by-iranian-strikes/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:37:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3767880 State Department orders non-emergency staff to leave Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE; Saudi oil giant Aramco attempting to reroute some crude exports

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]]> Yemeni politicians meet in Riyadh after dissolution of UAE-backed separatist group https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemeni-politicians-meet-in-riyadh-after-dissolution-of-uae-backed-separatist-group/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:32:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3736638 Aidarous al-Zubaidi, who led now-defunct Southern Transitional Council, does not attend but sends delegation; Saudi officials give assurances that STC officers will still get paid

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]]> Tel Aviv flight makes emergency stop in Riyadh after Israeli traveler suffers stroke https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-flight-makes-emergency-stop-in-riyadh-after-israeli-traveler-suffers-stroke/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:26:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649453 Flydubai flight carrying roughly 80 Israelis spends more than three hours on the tarmac in Saudi Arabia as passenger is transferred to local hospital for treatment

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]]> Diplomats convene in Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future https://www.timesofisrael.com/diplomats-convene-in-saudi-arabia-for-talks-on-syrias-future/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:12:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3457845 Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led Islamist rebel group that toppled regime, urges sanctions relief, as West moves to provide humanitarian essentials while demanding inclusive government

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]]> At Riyadh summit, Saudi crown prince backs Iran, accuses Israel of genocide https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-riyadh-summit-saudi-crown-prince-backs-iran-accuses-israel-of-genocide/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:26:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3417163 Mohammed bin Salman warns Israel against hitting Islamic Republic, marking turn toward Tehran and away from US-supported normalization with Jerusalem

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]]> Riyadh hosts first meeting of ‘international alliance’ pushing for Palestinian state https://www.timesofisrael.com/riyadh-hosts-first-meeting-of-international-alliance-pushing-for-palestinian-state/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:23:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3408606 Saudi FM decries 'genocide' in Gaza, reiterates kingdom's position it will only normalize ties with Israel when two-state solution implemented

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]]> Saudi Arabia set to open 1st liquor store, for non-Muslim envoys https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-set-to-open-1st-liquor-store-for-non-muslim-envoys/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:07:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3208602 Customers will need to register online to access service in Riyadh, respect monthly limit, in watershed moment for ultra-conservative kingdom

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]]> Environment minister said planning trip to Saudi Arabia for climate conference https://www.timesofisrael.com/environment-minister-said-planning-trip-to-saudi-arabia-for-climate-conference/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:48:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3113785&preview=true&preview_id=3113785 Idit Silman would be third minister to visit Gulf kingdom in a month, hopes to bring delegation with her but is awaiting for Riyadh to approve visas

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]]> In Saudi Arabia, Israeli minister hails ‘blossoming’ bilateral ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-saudi-arabia-israeli-minister-hails-blossoming-ties-between-countries/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:12:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3112169 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi also visits book fair with 500-year-old Torah scroll, attends bar mitzvah for 70-year-old man

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]]> IDF said to study security implications of possible Saudi normalization deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-said-to-study-security-implications-of-possible-saudi-normalization-deal/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:43:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3109997&preview=true&preview_id=3109997 Findings to be presented to defense minister and cabinet reportedly to include cooperation possibilities along with dangers and ramifications of Saudi nuclear program

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]]> Days after tourism minister’s trip, communications minister heading to Saudi Arabia https://www.timesofisrael.com/days-after-tourism-minister-communications-minister-slated-to-visit-saudi-arabia/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:25:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3109524 Shlomo Karhi to be second member of Israeli government to travel to kingdom in less than a week, amid US push to broker normalization deal between Jerusalem and Riyadh

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]]> Saudi tourism minister acknowledges historic Israeli presence at Riyadh confab https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-tourism-minister-acknowledges-historic-israeli-presence-at-riyadh-confab/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:03:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3106797&preview=true&preview_id=3106797 Ahmed bin Aqil al-Khateeb says he hopes delegation led by Haim Katz was 'received well,' as Israeli tourism minister holds slew of meetings with foreign officials

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]]> 3 Israelis compete in video game tournament in Saudi Arabia, 2 on winning team https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-israelis-compete-in-video-game-tournament-in-saudi-arabia-2-on-winning-team/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:58:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3078124 Trio of gamers participate in Gamer8 contest, spend several days in kingdom which they reportedly entered on Israeli passports, were given 24/7 security, told to keep a low profile

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]]> Israel-based SolarEdge inks joint renewable energy venture with Saudi conglomerate https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-based-solaredge-inks-joint-renewable-energy-venture-with-saudi-conglomerate/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:54:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3063434 Israeli-founded smart energy tech firm to work with Riyadh group to deploy solar energy in the kingdom, in one of the first known public pacts between the two countries

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]]> Saudi Arabia executes three convicted of slaying officer, founding ‘terrorist cell’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-executes-three-convicted-of-slaying-officer-founding-terrorist-cell/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:54:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3031792 Kingdom accused men of killing officer in Riyadh, then setting fire to vehicle with body inside; authorities have executed 52 people since start of year

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